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     Sarah Elizabeth MOSES, daughter of Joshua MOSES and Malinda Isabella WEAVER, was born in 1854 in Alabama.²

Sarah Elizabeth MOSES appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of Joshua MOSES and Malinda Isabella WEAVER in Collins Beat, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.²

Sarah Elizabeth MOSES appeared on a census, enumerated 1866, in the household of her mother Malinda Isabella MOSES in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was recorded as a female 10-20. The household was listed near that of Sally Watts and Daniel Watts.³

Sarah married Phillip Morgan WATTS, son of Abraham WATTS Jr. and Lucelia HERRIN, on 7 September 1871 in Tuscaloosa County. They applied for the license 7 Sep 1871, with the bond paid by P. M. Watts (his mark) and William Moses. The ceremony was performed by Stephen Bowen, justice of peace, at the home of Malinda Moses (Sarah's mother.)⁴

Sarah Elizabeth MOSES appeared on a census, enumerated 30 June 1880, in the household of Phillip Morgan WATTS in Moore's Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁵

Sarah Elizabeth MOSES and Phillip Morgan WATTS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 11 June 1900 in Precinct 2, Scottsville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Phillip M. Watts (head), born April 1840, age 60, farmer; Sarah E. (wife), December 1848, age 51; Martha N. (dau.), May 1879, age 21, farm labor; John H. (son), August 1880, age 19, farm labor; James M. (son), October 1884, age 15, farm labor; Liddie P. (dau.), August 1889, age 10; and Henry E. (son), August 1891, age 8. Phillip said that he and his mother were born in Alabama, while his father was born in Germany. Phillip and Sarah had been married 27 years. She was the mother of seven children, five of them were still living in 1900. George W. Watts, believed to be his nephew, was living six houses away.⁶

Sarah Elizabeth MOSES and Rev. Henry Edgar WATTS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 April 1910 in Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Henry Watts, a 19-year-old sawmill laborer, and his 57-year-old widowed mother, Sarah E. Watts. Sarah was the mother of four children with three of them living. They could both read and write, and they rented their home on the Centreville and Tuscaloosa Road.⁷

Sarah Elizabeth MOSES appeared on a census, enumerated 8 January 1920, in the household of her son James Marion WATTS in Clement Station, Jones, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was 67 years old.⁸

Sarah Elizabeth MOSES died on 21 June 1929 in Coosa County, Alabama.^9,10 She was buried in Andrews Chapel Cemetery, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^11,12

     John William WEAVER, son of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, was born on 2 February 1832 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹ He was a farmer.

John William WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1850, in the household of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He was enumerated as John W. Weaver, age 18.²

John William WEAVER purchased a government land patent 1 June 1858 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. From the Tuscaloosa Land Office he purchased 321.33 acres in three lots. The first was the north half of the northeast quarter of section 26, township 21, range 9 west. The other two sections were the east half of the southwest quarter and the entire southeast quarter of section 23, township 19, range 9 west.³

John William WEAVER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Collins Beat, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as John Weaver, age 28, farmer, born Alabama. His real estate was valued at $360 and his personal property was valued at $300. There was no one else listed in his household.⁴

John married Susannah Elizabeth KYZER, daughter of Emanuel Kyzer and Mary Oswalt, on 5 June 1864 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Emanuel and Mary "Polly" (Oswalt) Kyzer.^5,6

John William WEAVER died after August 1867.

     Simon B. WEAVER, son of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, was born in 1834 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹ He was also known as Simeon.

Simon B. WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1850, in the household of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.²

Simon married Sophia Margaret Phipps, daughter of William W. Phipps and Sophia Abigail WEAVER, on 11 May 1858 in Copiah County, Mississippi. She was Simon's first cousin. She was the widow of Dempsey Gaddy who she had married 27 Apr 1840 in Tuscaloosa county.³

Simon began military service on 24 April 1861 in Granada, Copiah County, Mississippi, when he enlisted as Simeon B. Weaver in the Crystal Springs Guards, which later became Co. F, 6th Mississippi Intantry. They fought at Shiloh. He died of pneumonia in Nashville, Tennessee.³

Simon B. WEAVER died on 4 November 1861 in Nashville, Tennessee.^4,5,6 He was buried in Old City Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee. The Confederate soldiers were later moved from the Old City Cemetery to Mount Olivet Cemetery. He was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

     Margaret Phoencia WEAVER, daughter of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, was born on 14 October 1839 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹ Margaret Phoencia WEAVER also went by the name of Mug.

Margaret Phoencia WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1850, in the household of her parents Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was recorded as Margarett B. Weaver, age 10.²

Margaret Phoencia WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of her parents Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD in Collins Beat, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was recorded as Mary P., age 21.³

Margaret married Jesse Brown BARGER Jr., son of Jesse BARGER and Leah Agnes Harmon, on 22 February 1865 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. They had 11 children.^4,5

Margaret Phoencia WEAVER and Jesse Brown BARGER Jr. appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1870 in Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jesse Barger, a 26-year-old farmer, born North Carolina, and Margaret, his 29-year-old wife, born Alabama. Living with them were children Leana E., 4, Jephty(m), 2, and Sarah, 1. Living next door was Margaret's mother, Rebecca Weaver.⁶

Margaret Phoencia WEAVER died on 16 June 1910 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 70.^1,7 She was buried in Piney Woods Cemetery, Windham Springs, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁷

     George J. H. T. WEAVER, son of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, was born on 27 April 1841 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹ His full name was George James Hendon Thomason Weaver.

He appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1850, in the household of his parents Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He was recorded as George J. H. T Weaver., age 8.²

He appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of his parents Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD in Collins Beat, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He appeared as Geo. J. H. T. Weaver, age 19.³

George began military service at age 20 on 11 June 1861 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, when he enlisted as a private in company G, 11th Alabama Infantry, CSA. He was discharged 12 Aug 1862 due to disability from wounds suffered at Fisher's Farm in Virginia 30 Jun 1862.¹

George married first Katherine Skinner circa 1862 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁴

George J. H. T. WEAVER appeared on a state census, enumerated 1866, in the household of Jesse WEAVER in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He was probably the one male age 20-30.⁵

George J. H. T. WEAVER witnessed the marriage of Dempsey J. G. WEAVER and Letisia Hudson on 21 March 1869 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He signed the marriage license.^6,7

George J. H. T. WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 13 July 1870, in the household of his mother Rebecca SANFORD in Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He was recorded as H. George Weaver, a 29 year old railroad worker.⁸

George married second Mary Catherine SANFORD on 27 March 1871 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was the half-Indian adopted daughter of George's sister Mary. After the death of her husband, Greenberry Sanford, Mealey brought her adopted daughter back from Texas to Tuscaloosa county to live. George a young widower and veteran met and fell in love with her.⁹

George J. H. T. WEAVER and Mary Catherine SANFORD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 29 June 1880 in Beat 3, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as G. J. H. T. Weaver, a 40 year old farmer, born in Texas and his wife Mary Weaver, age 30, born Texas. Living with them were daughter Elector Weaver, age 8, born Texas; son Rufus H. Weaver, age 5, born Texas; son John D. Weaver, age 4, born Texas and son Henry M. Weaver, age 1, born Alabama.¹⁰

George J. H. T. WEAVER and Mary Catherine SANFORD moved from Alabama  to Angelina County, Texas, between 1890 and 1900.

George J. H. T. WEAVER and Mary Catherine SANFORD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1900 in Precinct 6, Angelina County, Texas. The household was listed as George J. Weaver, a 59 year old farmer, born Apr 1841 in Alabama and his wife, Mary A. Weaver, age 49, born May 1851 in Texas. They had been married 29 years (1871) and Mary was the mother of 9 children, 7 still living. Their children in the household were son Henry M., 20, born Jan. 1879, farm labor; son Jessie A., 18, born Dec. 1881, farm labor; son Thomason W., 15, born Sep. 1884, farm labor, and daughter, Florence T., 10, born May 1890. All were born in Alabama. Also in the household was boarder George T, Hanson, age 9, born May 1891 in Texas. His father was born in Norway, Also in the household was sister Permelia Sanford, 77, born May 1823 in Alabama. She was a widow and mother of two children.¹¹

George J. H. T. WEAVER died on 9 June 1913 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, at age 72.¹ He was buried in Knight Cemetery, Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas.¹²

     Ester Lavinia WEAVER, daughter of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, was born on 28 February 1846 in Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2 She was also known as Sis.

Ester Lavinia WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1850, in the household of her parents Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She appeared as Esther S. Weaver, age 3.³

Ester Lavinia WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of her parents Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD in Collins Beat, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was recorded as Elizabeth L., age 14.⁴

Ester Lavinia WEAVER appeared on a state census, enumerated 1866, in the household of Jesse WEAVER in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She and Sarah were probably the two females age 10-20.⁵

Ester Lavinia WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 13 July 1870, in the household of her mother Rebecca SANFORD in Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was 24-years-old and worked on the farm.⁶

Ester married Henry John MARCHANT on 23 December 1870 at Andrews Chapel in Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Henry was working for the railroad and became ill. Jesse and Rebecca Weaver cared for him in their home and that is how he met and fell in love with Esther.^7,8

Ester Lavinia WEAVER and Henry John MARCHANT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1900 in Beat 28, Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Henry J. Marchant, age 56, and born September 1843 in England which was also the birthplace of his parents. His occupation was farming. Esther L. Marchant, his wife, was 54 years old, and was born February 1846 in Alabama, while her parents were born in South Carolina. The couple had been married 30 years and Esther was the mother of nine children, all still living. With them were their sons, Edward, age 22; Daniel M., age 20; Oscar, age 17; Frank, age 15 and Bascom W., age 5. Edward and Daniel were both coal miners, while Oscar and Frank were listed as farm labor. Also in the household was Nancy J. Hodges, Esther's sister. Nancy was 47 years old, having been born in February 1853, and she was a widow. She was the mother of two children, both still living.⁹

Ester Lavinia WEAVER and Henry John MARCHANT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 22 April 1910 in Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Henry J. Marchant, a 66-year-old farmer, and his 64-year-old wife, Esther Lavenia. Henry was born in England and had come to America in 1868. He was a naturalized citizen. He was renting his farm on Brookwood Road. Living with them was their 7-year-old adopted daughter, Lillie.¹⁰

Ester and Harry appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 January 1920 in Jones, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Harry J. Marchant, 75, born England and his wife, Ester L. Marchant, 73. Her parents were from North Carolina. Harry had immigrated to America in 1869. Hey was apparently retired because no occupation was given. Also in the household was their 18-year-old daughter, Lillie, a student. They lived at 136 Clements Station Road.¹¹

Ester Lavinia WEAVER and Henry John MARCHANT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 April 1930 in Smiths, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Henry Marchant, 86, and his wife, Lavina W. Marchant, age 84. Henry had married at age 20 and had immigrated to America in 1869. He was a naturalized citizen. Lavina had married at age 22. Living next door was there son Edwin.¹²

Ester Lavinia WEAVER died on 20 January 1935 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 88.^1,13 She was buried in Coaling Cemetery, Coaling, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Sarah Priscilla WEAVER, daughter of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, was born on 24 March 1850 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

Sarah Priscilla WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1850, in the household of her parents Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She appeared as Sarah J. Weaver, age 1 1/12.²

Sarah Priscilla WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of her parents Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD in Collins Beat, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was recorded as Sarah P., age 11.³

Sarah Priscilla WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 1866, in the household of Jesse WEAVER in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She and Esther were probably the two females age 10-20.⁴

Sarah married Rufus Henry HERRIN, son of William Henry HERRIN and Harriett Matthews, on 22 August 1867 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. They lived on Camp Horn Road.^5,6

Sarah Priscilla WEAVER and Rufus Henry HERRIN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1870 in Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Rufus Herrin, a 22-year-old farmer; Sarah P. Herrin, his 29-year-old wife; and Charles M. Weaver, age 1, connection unknown. Living next door was Daniel Watts.⁷

Sarah Priscilla WEAVER died on 19 June 1909 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 59.^8,9 She was buried in Old Salem Cemetery, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Mary Catherine SANFORD was born on 24 May 1851 in Shelby County, Texas.¹

Mary Catherine SANFORD was adopted circa 1852 in Texas by Mary Permelia WEAVER and Green Berry Sanford.

Mary married George J. H. T. WEAVER, son of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, on 27 March 1871 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was the half-Indian adopted daughter of George's sister Mary. After the death of her husband, Greenberry Sanford, Mealey brought her adopted daughter back from Texas to Tuscaloosa county to live. George a young widower and veteran met and fell in love with her.²

Mary Catherine SANFORD and George J. H. T. WEAVER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 29 June 1880 in Beat 3, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as G. J. H. T. Weaver, a 40 year old farmer, born in Texas and his wife Mary Weaver, age 30, born Texas. Living with them were daughter Elector Weaver, age 8, born Texas; son Rufus H. Weaver, age 5, born Texas; son John D. Weaver, age 4, born Texas and son Henry M. Weaver, age 1, born Alabama.³

Mary Catherine SANFORD and George J. H. T. WEAVER moved from Alabama  to Angelina County, Texas, between 1890 and 1900.

Mary Catherine SANFORD and George J. H. T. WEAVER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1900 in Precinct 6, Angelina County, Texas. The household was listed as George J. Weaver, a 59 year old farmer, born Apr 1841 in Alabama and his wife, Mary A. Weaver, age 49, born May 1851 in Texas. They had been married 29 years (1871) and Mary was the mother of 9 children, 7 still living. Their children in the household were son Henry M., 20, born Jan. 1879, farm labor; son Jessie A., 18, born Dec. 1881, farm labor; son Thomason W., 15, born Sep. 1884, farm labor, and daughter, Florence T., 10, born May 1890. All were born in Alabama. Also in the household was boarder George T, Hanson, age 9, born May 1891 in Texas. His father was born in Norway, Also in the household was sister Permelia Sanford, 77, born May 1823 in Alabama. She was a widow and mother of two children.⁴

Mary Catherine SANFORD died on 31 August 1927 in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas, at age 76.⁵ She was buried in Barge Cemetery, Zavalla, Angelina County, Texas.

     Arliss Armstead CAFFEE was born on 25 February 1907.

Arliss married Elsie Lee MEDDERS, daughter of James Walter MEDDERS and Nettie Nona BURT, on 14 April 1928 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Arliss Armstead CAFFEE died on 1 September 1929 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 22.² He was buried in Ada Chapel Bible Methodist Church Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Bibb County, Alabama.

     John Calhoun MEDDERS, son of William Enoch MEDDERS and Rebecca HUBBARD, was born on 5 May 1856 in Bibb County, Alabama.

John married Nancy Frances STEWART, daughter of George Jefferson STEWART and Elizabeth Jane STEELE, on 15 October 1879 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

John Calhoun MEDDERS died on 22 March 1933 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 76.² He was buried in Ada Chapel Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Nancy Frances STEWART, daughter of George Jefferson STEWART and Elizabeth Jane STEELE, was born on 20 November 1856 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹ Nancy Frances STEWART also went by the name of Nannie.¹

Nancy married John Calhoun MEDDERS, son of William Enoch MEDDERS and Rebecca HUBBARD, on 15 October 1879 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Nancy Frances STEWART died on 25 August 1917 in Cedar Grove, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 60.² She was buried in Williams Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Alabama.

     William Enoch MEDDERS, son of Reuben MEDDERS and Anna Springer, was born circa 1800 in Warren or Clarke County, Georgia.

William married Rebecca HUBBARD on 5 January 1840 in Bibb County, Alabama.

William Enoch MEDDERS died in December 1859 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     Rebecca HUBBARD was born on 27 March 1820 in Lancaster County, South Carolina.

Rebecca married William Enoch MEDDERS, son of Reuben MEDDERS and Anna Springer, on 5 January 1840 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Rebecca HUBBARD died in 1885 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     Clara MEDDERS, daughter of John Calhoun MEDDERS and Nancy Frances STEWART, was born on 6 November 1882 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Clara married William Monroe WEAVER, son of James Wesley WEAVER and Nancy Cornelia Lawless, on 22 November 1899 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Clara MEDDERS died in November 1945.

     Tempie MEDDERS, daughter of John Calhoun MEDDERS and Nancy Frances STEWART, was born on 4 December 1884 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Tempie married Colvin Austin WEAVER, son of James Wesley WEAVER and Nancy Cornelia Lawless, on 18 December 1901 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Tempie MEDDERS died on 13 May 1973 in Energy, Williamson County, Illinois, at age 88. She was buried in Tower Heights Cemetery, West Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois.

     Rev. Marion A. MEDDERS, son of John Calhoun MEDDERS and Nancy Frances STEWART, was born on 14 October 1889 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹ He was a minister.

Rev. Marion A. MEDDERS died in March 1976 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 86.

     George Michael MEDDERS, son of John Calhoun MEDDERS and Nancy Frances STEWART, was born on 16 September 1893 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

George Michael MEDDERS died in September 1976.

     Nancy Velma MEDDERS, daughter of John Calhoun MEDDERS and Nancy Frances STEWART, was born in July 1895 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹ She was buried in Ada Chapel Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.

Nancy Velma MEDDERS died on 20 December 1921 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 26.²